Through more than 150 striking and original images from the John
Johnson Collection of Printed Ephemera at the Bodleian Library,
"Illustrating Empire "tells the history of the British Empire from
the age of discovery through World War II. This wealth of visual
material was used to promote, record, and celebrate the development
of the Empire, which by 1922 included more than thirteen million
square miles--or almost a quarter of the Earth. The captions that
accompany the illustrations reveal the narrative of the Empire and
unlock the history and meaning behind the images.
Following a general introduction that provides an overarching
discussion of the many facets of the Empire's long history, the
book is structured around eight major themes: emigration and
settlement; imperial authority; exploration and knowledge; trade
and commerce; travel and communications; popular culture;
exhibitions and jubilees; and politics. Along the way,
"Illustrating Empire" examines the significance of media in
conveying and creating ideas about empire and the non-European
world. It also provides a clear summary of debates regarding the
significance of empire in British culture.
This informative and accessible visual history represents a
significant contribution to the literature on culture and empire
and will be an engaging and useful source of historical information
for general readers and scholars alike.
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